Kids fighting wearing you down? Try: Siblings Without Rivalry Series

The authors, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish traveled the country and discovered that "sibling rivalry" was a hot topic. Not surprising, they surmised. The craving for the exclusive love of his parents, the wondrous source from which all the things that a child needs to survive and thrive flow: food, shelter, warmth, caresses, a sense of identity, a sense of worth, and of specialness. It is the sunlight of parental love and encouragement that enables a child to grow in competence and slowly gain mastery over his environment. Sharing this is very hard. We as parents have the power to intensify the competition or reduce it. Our attitude and words have power. This course arms us with helpful attitudes and powerful words.

Siblings Without Rivalry (Childcare Available)

Week 1: Helping Siblings Deal With Their Feelings About each Other

Week 2: Keeping Children Separate and Unequal

Week 3: Siblings in Roles

Week 4 When the Kids Fight

Week 5: Problem Solving

Week 6: Final Review

Challenges of Siblings

What to do when they fight - How to intervene helpfully. How to step in so we can step out.

What to do when they tattle.

How to avoid bullying/victim roles.

How to free the child from the 'problem child' role.

How to manage when they have unequal abilities.

What to do if one child has a chronic illness.

Specific ways to encourage good feelings between brothers and sisters.